Said Bills RB Dominic Rhodes, “Five is cool; we can work with 5. Number 18, that was my brother for years; but it is
what it is. Now I have Trent [Edwards].”
If the Dolphins are looking to feel disrespected, they can check out the betting lines in Las Vegas.
On the day rookies report to the Patriots, Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe runs down the contract status and representation for each of their draft picks.
Said Jets G Damien Woody of coach Rex Ryan, “It’s going to be very interesting to see how he approaches training
camp. Any time there’s something new, there’s always a little bit of an
unknown.”
Higher expectations aren’t bothering Ravens QB Joe Flacco.
QB Carson Palmer’s elbow and the offensive line top the list of things to watch at Bengals training camp.
There are no shortage of questions for the Browns to answer during training camp.
Said Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, “If you’re going to be good, distractions are a part of it. I’m more
concerned about embracing that and dealing with it and performing in
the midst of it as opposed to being resistant to it.”
Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle writes that the Texans will need good luck if they’re going to take the next step.
KC Joyner of the New York Times breaks down Colts RB Joseph Addai and finds he does well on busted plays.
The man accused of shooting Jaguars T Richard Collier is trying to get the tape used to charge him with the crime made public, in order to show his supposed innocence.
Stopping the run remains job one for the Titans linebackers.
Broncos DE/LB Robert Ayers’ chaotic youth nearly derailed his chances of making it to the NFL.
Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star takes one last look back at the 2008 Chiefs season. [Editor's note: We hope he has a barf bag handy.]
The battle between Jay Richardson and Matt Shaughnessy for a starting defensive end job is one to watch at Raiders camp.
WR Demetrius Byrd is still working to recover from the pre-draft car accident that caused him to drop to the Chargers in the seventh round.
Tim Cowlishaw of the Dallas Morning News doesn’t believe the Cowboys can christen their new stadium with a title. [Editor's note: We suggest this approach instead.]
A deeper and healthier defensive line has the Giants excited about their pass rush.
Said Eagles president Joe Banner, “I feel this year we have the best roster in the league.”
If the Redskins don’t have a big season, it will be time for big changes.
Rick Morrissey of the Chicago Tribune thinks the prospects for the Bears are questionable.
QB Matt Stafford has connections to Bobby Layne and Doak Walker, two stars of Lions championship teams.
The Packers predict big things for their deep receiving corps this season.
Said Vikings coach Brad Childress of WR Percy Harvin, “When you get to see him not doing Florida’s things,
doing your things, even though you’ve seen him on tape, it verifies
some of the things that you saw, only you get to see it in real time.”
Falcons coach Mike Smith is excited for the start of training camp.
After a great 2008, can the Panthers’ running game avoid a regression to the mean in 2009?
Clark Judge of CBSSports predicts Kedrick Clancy will beat out DeMario Pressley for a starting defensive tackle spot at Saints camp.
Roy Cummings of the Tampa Tribune writes that the Buccaneers can learn from the 2008 Falcons.
Said Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt, “We’re not there all the way yet but I see it growing. There is a
confidence with this football team — and, rightfully so, because we did
get to a Super Bowl — that we can beat anybody if we prepare and play
the right way.”
What will Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo be like as a head coach?
49ers QB Shaun Hill has never looked the part of the starting quarterback.
The Seahawks expect to resume negotiations with LB Aaron Curry on Monday.
Said Eagles president Joe Banner, “I feel this year we have the best roster in the league.”
Awesome, more “Gold Standard” BS from the front office! If they truly believe that, then the Birds have no excuse not to win the SB this year. Unless it’s the coach’s fault? Setting up the Andy Reid Farewell Tour?
“Said Eagles president Joe Banner, “I feel this year we have the best roster in the league.”
Translation: If Andy doesn’t win a Super Bowl this year, he’s gone.
If the Dolphins are looking to feel disrespected, they can check out the betting lines in Las Vegas.
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That’s fine. I like it when we are under the radar. It seems that when we are favored, all we ever do is fall flat on our faces. Go ahead, call it a 7. Last year, most were calling for us to do what the Lions did, and all we did was win the division.
Said Packers fan jimicos of Vikings head coach Brad Childress, “When you get to hear him talking about his players doing things they’ve done in the past, you get the feeling he says those things without truly understanding anything about the things he thinks he’s trying to say about those things.”